Valley of the Kings- Tombs of Ramses V and Ramses V... read more

We visited the Colossi of Memnon on our way to the Valley of the Kings... read more

Next morning onwards towards the Kenya/Ethiopian Border. We entered Ethiopia with some trepidation. Stories about stone throwing put a bit of a damper on travelling through this beautiful country. But I have also seen and learned that it’s better to look at the situation first hand before jumping to conclusions, and making assumptions. We entered Ethiopia at Moyale. The Border crossing went quite smooth. First time on the trip where our luggage gets checked properly but it all gets done in a professional way. Even the engine and chassis numbers get properly checked. On entering the border we only realised then that in Ethiopia everybody travels on the left hand side of the road. Moyale is quite a big border town. People are friendly but not really a place where I will walk around alone at ... read more

No motorbikes allowed. Great Day Visit. We entered the gate at Colchester (the Matyholweni Entrance Gate) from Port Elizabeth side and exit the gate in the north close to the Addo Main Camp on the Paterson Road. It is possible to do the trip in one day and you are guaranteed to see the elephants although definitely less than on previous visits. A lot of other animals to be seen and also a great bird life. On entry get a map which include a game, that allocate points to each animal and it makes it interesting and keep you wide awake. The one with the most points is obviously the winner. A lot of photo opportunities. No motorbikes allowed because of the presence of lion in the park.It is really worth a visit.... read more

We awoke early on Hermanus Potgieters orange farm in Patensie, thanks to all the early farm noises. Got going, back to Patensie to fill up with petrol and then to "Padlangs" farm stall for their famous "Leeuloop Breakfast". A massive breakfast to keep you going for the day. After breakfast we left for the Baviaanskloof. We took our time and took various great photo's. At the Cape Nature office at the entrance, they said that there is a possilbility that we won't be able to cross some rivers, and then maybe will have to turn back! The previous night a bakkie got stuck in one of the river crossings. We stopped at the World Heritage Site information centre where a very helpful and informative Noel Isaacs showed us around. With that in the back of our ... read more